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title: "Strategic software-defined networking (SDN) hardware and support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Strategic software-defined networking (SDN) hardware and support

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea85aec5-753f-4541-b220-4f53224d5370

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for "Strategic software-defined networking (SDN) hardware and support." This contract, valued at approximately £4.8 million, falls under the category of wide area network services. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 4 November 2021 and will continue until 3 November 2026. The relevant parties involved include the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, and the awarded supplier, Datrix Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network technology and hardware support to grow their business through government contracts. Businesses that offer advanced SDN solutions, associated hardware, or services to enhance network infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such procurements can not only provide financial benefits but also establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Strategic software-defined networking (SDN) hardware and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032854b3-ac5a-4bfb-b5eb-01ac99784675 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2021 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,803,255 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,803,255 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATRIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032854b3-ac5a-4bfb-b5eb-01ac99784675

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032854b3-ac5a-4bfb-b5eb-01ac99784675
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R5dW/2KnEsCtL2O118rvJ7994tiLWuKTXWEtjsViO.6Fu_24
  C20126 Datrix Home Office Cisco equipment SIGNED 2021-11-10 Sanitized_Redacted
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R5dR/SGVoZht.j_hCtavfvrV58qQmD7KaALG3GqEZEYi91Mo
  C20126 Datrix Pricing Call off Schedule 5 Sanitized, redacted

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